Events

National Psyche: Feminine Vision, Thought, and Action During Wartime

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Published: 22 May 2007

February 24 - March 12, 2006Curated by Elliot Lessing

National Psyche is a group exhibition and interdisciplinary project series exploring current feminine dimensions of contemporary art, while highlighting creative leadership within the context of post 9/11 America. This project includes a colorful range of innovative artistic programming and educational presentations featuring visual artists, educators and progressive leaders from within and outside the Bay Area. See http://nationalpsyche.blogspot.com/ for complete schedule and details concerning all National Psyche Projects.
Press release

The LAB presents this centerpiece of
the multi-faceted National Psyche project, featuring
a selection of new works from thirteen national and
international contemporary artists. Din Din Party:
Exploring the Judy Chicago Legacy will also be on
view--San Francisco-based artist Matt Gerring presents
this piece extending dialogue and concepts sparked
by Judy Chicago's 1979 signature installation. Join
the party! The public is invited to contribute to
its design. Artists respond to various evils associated
with the Pandora Myth in Pandora Box: A DVD Collection,
co-curated by Ellen Lake and Heike Liss.

Daymare: New Documentary Terrain

Saturdays, February 25 & March 11, 2006, 4 PM

Drop in, decompress, and check your reality at the
door for this juicy new wave of artist-produced documentaries.
Two Saturdays, two different programs.

Touching, temporal, and very public- Amy Albracht, Jen Pack, and Kim
Weller will create joyful, luminous, site-specific works that refresh
the public mind and spirit. See the National Psyche blog for a complete
schedule and location details.

The Cocktail Party featuring
Meg Duguid

New York-based artist Meg Duguid, premieres her latest Performance
Event exploring laughter and comedy as a form of socio-political
dissent. The public is invited to participate in her high-concept
"Laugh-In"-inspired project. Go Go, Mod, or Formal Attire REQUIRED.

Free Bee: Gift Economies Expo

Saturday, March 4, 2006, 2-5
PM

Themes of access, gifting, and generosity drive this
delightfully free event. Three maverick thinkers serve
up the brain cookies for a freewheeling learn-in. Customized
social furniture will be installed for comfortable communicating.
Free yourself! Co-developed with Mark Hawkins.

Din Din Party Party
A panel discussion
celebrating International Women's Day

Wednesday, March 8, 2006,
7-9 PM
$3-$10 sliding scale admission

Curator Elliot Lessing and The LAB host a unique public
talk where participating artists and special guest
speakers share personal insights into their art practice,
contemporary issues, and global views. Summit meeting
or shindig? You decide! Special screening and refreshments
included.